Frankie Valli, 90, Responds to Rumors About Forced Performances: "I Love What I Do"
Iconic singer Frankie Valli, 90, addresses rumors about being forced to perform. The legendary artist clarifies his passion for music and his commitment to continue performing as long as he's able.
Frankie Valli, the legendary singer of "Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons," has made it clear that he is not being forced to perform at the age of 90. He told news that he’s doing exactly what he loves.
There was some buzz on social media after videos on TikTok showed Valli struggling a bit during a recent performance. The videos showed him missing a few dance steps and forgetting some lyrics while singing "Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)."
To address these rumors, Valli released a statement:
"I’ve seen a lot of talk online about me lately, so I wanted to clear things up. I’m 90 years old and still love performing. As long as I can, and people want to see me, I’ll keep doing what I love. Our shows are still great, and the fans keep showing up."
He explained how his performances still capture the classic "Four Seasons" sound. Valli said that the band uses their decades of experience to make the live show sound like their records. He also laughed at the idea that anyone would make him perform: "No one has ever forced me to do anything I didn’t want to."
Valli plans to keep performing for as long as possible, saying he feels like the energizer bunny that "just keeps going and going." He remains passionate about bringing the "Four Seasons" music to his fans.